- Company: AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited
- Location: Ogbomoso, Oyo
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 30 December 2026
About the role
AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited is looking for a competent Feedlot Manager to lead daily operations in Ogbomoso, Oyo. The company focuses on producing high-quality Day-Old Chicks and Point of Cage Pullets in a hygienic environment. This full-time position requires a professional who can ensure optimal livestock growth, efficient feed utilisation, and cost-effective production while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily feedlot activities, including livestock reception, handling, feeding, weighing, and movement.
- Develop and implement feeding programmes with nutritionists and veterinary staff to meet weight gain targets.
- Monitor key production indicators such as feed intake, average daily weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and mortality rates.
- Ensure the availability and quality of feed and water while minimising wastage.
- Coordinate animal health programmes, disease prevention, biosecurity, and sanitation practices.
- Supervise feedlot staff, assign duties, and ensure compliance with operational procedures.
- Manage inventory of feed, veterinary supplies, equipment, and livestock records.
- Monitor operating costs, prepare budgets, and implement measures to improve productivity.
- Prepare regular reports on livestock performance, feed consumption, and operational expenditure.
- Coordinate livestock weighing, selection, and dispatch for market or processing requirements.
- Maintain feedlot facilities, feeding systems, water supply, and drainage.
- Enforce workplace safety standards and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Animal Science, Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in livestock production, feedlot operations, or intensive animal management.
- At least 8 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Good knowledge of animal nutrition, feeding systems, livestock health, biosecurity, and growth performance monitoring.
- Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, inventory management, budgeting, and operational cost control.
- Strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and livestock production record-keeping.
- Ability to work in a farm environment and manage daily operational demands.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to vacancies@afshltd.com. Please use the Job Title as the subject of the email. The application deadline is 30th December, 2026.
Apply by email: vacancies@afshltd.com
